Sorry, I didn't mean by why not include it in the sport package what I really wanted to say is why not have that function on the X5 meanwhile the 3, 5, 6 (and 7?) series has them (not talking about the M of course).

Their rival ML has the paddle shifter amoung some other SUV. I think most people wouldn't mind to have it and it'll just make the car a little more fun to drive IMO.